Edin Dzeko to Retire from International Football
· Sports · Sportstar, Al Jazeera
Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko has announced his retirement from international football, with his final appearance scheduled against Sweden in the Nations League on October 2. The 40-year-old concludes a career that spans nearly two decades, during which he became Bosnia and Herzegovina's all-time leading scorer with 73 goals in 151 appearances. Dzeko played a pivotal role in helping his country qualify for its first World Cup in 2014. He expressed deep pride in representing his nation throughout his long tenure on the pitch.
Why it matters
Dzeko's retirement marks the end of an era for Bosnian football, as the team loses its most prolific and capped player.
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